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Evacuations ordered as wildfire roars near Newfoundland's largest city

Evacuations ordered as wildfire roars near Newfoundland's largest city

ST. JOHN'S — Residents near Newfoundland and Labrador's largest city were ordered to flee a wildfire Tuesday, as thousands of other people across the province faced the prospect of leaving or losing their homes to flames.
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The Latest: Mexico expels 26 high-ranking cartel figures to US in deal with Trump administration

The Latest: Mexico expels 26 high-ranking cartel figures to US in deal with Trump administration

Mexico is expelling 26 high-ranking cartel figures to the United States in the latest major deal with the President Donald Trump ’s administration, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
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GOP Washington state Sen. John Braun is running for Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez's seat

GOP Washington state Sen. John Braun is running for Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez's seat

CHEHALIS, Wash. (AP) — Washington state Sen. John Braun announced Tuesday that he will run next year for the Republican nomination for the U.S. House seat held by Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez.
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Sonya Massey shooting prompts Illinois law requiring disclosure of police recruits' backgrounds

Sonya Massey shooting prompts Illinois law requiring disclosure of police recruits' backgrounds

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Trump's domestic troop deployment tests the limits of a nearly 150-year-old law

Trump's domestic troop deployment tests the limits of a nearly 150-year-old law

As President Donald Trump pushes the bounds of military activity on domestic soil, a debate has emerged over a nearly 150-year old law that regulates when federal troops can intervene in state issues.
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White House orders a review of exhibits at Smithsonian museums ahead of nation's 250th birthday

White House orders a review of exhibits at Smithsonian museums ahead of nation's 250th birthday

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is ordering a wide-ranging review of the Smithsonian museums and exhibitions ahead of the country's 250th birthday with a goal of aligning the institution's content with President Donald Trump's interpretation of Ame
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Trump administration calls out human rights records of some nations accepting deported migrants

Trump administration calls out human rights records of some nations accepting deported migrants

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Tuesday released human rights reports for countries worldwide, which eliminate mentions of discrimination faced by LGBTQ people , reduce a previous focus on reproductive rights and criticize restrictions
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The Latest: Mexico expels 26 high-ranking cartel figures to US in deal with Trump administration

The Latest: Mexico expels 26 high-ranking cartel figures to US in deal with Trump administration

Mexico is expelling 26 high-ranking cartel figures to the United States in the latest major deal with the President Donald Trump ’s administration, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
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Trump ally Ken Paxton escalates Texas redistricting fight with call for Beto O'Rourke to be jailed

Trump ally Ken Paxton escalates Texas redistricting fight with call for Beto O'Rourke to be jailed

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton ratcheted up President Donald Trump's congressional redistricting fight by calling Tuesday for progressive activist Beto O'Rourke to be put “behind bars” for helping Democrats who have managed to
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US inflation held steady as mild tariff hit offset by cheaper gas, food

US inflation held steady as mild tariff hit offset by cheaper gas, food

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. inflation was unchanged in July as rising prices for some imported goods were balanced by falling gas and grocery prices, leaving overall prices modestly higher than a year ago. Consumer prices rose 2.
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